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About MAP

Mission and Goals

MAP's Mission

Media Access Project (MAP), a non-profit, tax exempt, public interest telecommunications law firm, works to ensure that the electronic media and emerging technologies promote the first amendment goals of open civic discourse and a marketplace of ideas in order to safeguard democracy now and in the future. While technologies change, the importance of a well informed public and electorate does not.

MAP's Goals

Promoting policies for deployment of the Internet and other advanced telecommunications networks, including cable, and direct broadcast satellites.
Ensuring non-discrimination and open access for both users and speakers on broadband Internet facilities.
Ensuring that broadcasters fulfill their legal obligation to promote civic discourse and democracy locally and nationally, as they convert to digital transmission.
Working for the full implementation of the fairness doctrine and related policies ensuring access for divergent points of view and alternative artistic perspectives.
Encouraging competition and content diversity in video services.
Strengthening the enforcement of laws and FCC rules promoting minority and female ownership and employment in broadcasting, cable TV and telecommunications.

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